Mary I Flashcards
When does Edward die?
1553
What was the devise?
Lady Jane Grey was in line to claim the throne
When did Mary arrive in London to be acclaimed Queen?
3rd August, 1553
When did Mary’s coronation take place?
October, 1553
How many days was Lady Jane Grey Queen for?
9 days
What happened to Lady Jane Grey after Mary was crowned?
She was imprisoned in the Tower of London before being executed following Wyatt’s rebellion in 1554
What happened to Northumberland (John Dudley) after Mary became Queen?
Executed
When was the Act of Repeal passed?
1553
What did the Act of Repeal do?
Undid the Edwardian Reformation
How many Protestants fled England?
Around 800
Who were Mary’s 2 main marriage contenders?
- Philip II of Spain
- Edward Courtenay
Who were the 2 leading members of the Privy Council who were supporting each of the marriage contenders?
- Gardiner
- Paget
How did the PC try to allay the fears of the Spanish marriage?
Introduced the Marriage Treaty
What was the Marriage Treaty?
Stated Philip II powers in England as King
Who was Sir Thomas Wyatt?
A protestant who led the Wyatt’s Rebellion